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Definition of Pentadecane

1. n. A hydrocarbon of the paraffin series, (C₁₅H₃₂) found in petroleum, tar oil, etc., and obtained as a colorless liquid; -- so called from the fifteen carbon atoms in the molecule.

Definition of Pentadecane

1. Noun. (organic compound) Any of very many isomeric saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having fifteen carbon atoms; but especially ''n-pentadecane'', CH₃(CH₂)₁₃CH₃ ¹

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Medical Definition of Pentadecane

1. A hydrocarbon of the paraffin series, (C15H32) found in petroleum, tar oil, etc, and obtained as a colourless liquid; so called from the fifteen carbon atoms in the molecule. Origin: Penta- + Gr. Ten. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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